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Lesser
Malay Chevrotain (Lesser Mouse Deer)
Tragulus javanicus
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 Appearance
The tiny, deerlike lesser Malay
chevrotain has a robust body on extremely slender
legs. It has no horns, but in males, the canine teeth
in the upper jaw are enlarged into tusks. Body: 40
- 47 cm (15 3/4 - 18 1/2 in), tail: 5 - 8 cm (2 -
3 1/4 in |
Description
A nocturnal creature, it inhabits
the dense undergrowth, making little tunnel-like trails
through which it moves. It lives alone except when
breeding. |
Regions
S.E. Asia, Indonesia in lowland
forest, usually near water |
Diet
It feeds on grass, leaves, fallen
fruit and berries. |
Breeding
The female gives birth to 1
young after a gestation of about 5 months. |
 Status
Wildlife Protection of Thailand,
Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act 1992 |
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